Sany Heavy Industry

Location: Changsha

Industry: Manufacturing, New energy, Factory

Suitable time: 0.5 Day

Company Profile

Listed on July 3, 2003, Sany Heavy Industry (600031.SH) holds the distinction of being the first enterprise in China to successfully achieve full circulation through the reform of the equity division. In July 2011, Sany Heavy Industry accomplished another major feat by securing its place in the FT Global 500 list. Notably, it is the only Chinese construction machinery company on the list. The year 2012 witnessed a pivotal moment in Sany Heavy Industry's journey, as it completed the cross-border acquisition of Germany's Putzmeister, a globally renowned leader in concrete machinery, and acquired a stake in Austria's Palfinger, a recognized global leader in truck-mounted crane machinery. Fast-forward to May 13, 2021, when Sany Heavy Industry secured a spot in the Forbes Global 2000 list, ranking 468th. This marked its debut in the Global 500 for the first time, positioning it as the top-ranked Chinese company and the second-ranked global leader in engineering machinery on the list.

Significance of investigation

Trace the growth history of Sany Heavy Industry, and learn how a local township enterprise grew into a world-class heavy equipment manufacturer.

Observe the smart production of large wind power core components, and witness the application of industrial robots and high-precision manufacturing technology in new energy equipment production.

Gain insights into the manufacturing process of giant wind turbine blades, and understand the integration of material mechanics and aerodynamics in new energy industries.

Learn practical methods of digital transformation and lean management for heavy industry, and exchange solutions for large-component production quality control and traceability.

Travel itinerary plan

09:30-10:00 Pre-visit Briefing

Introduce the overall schedule and key learning points of this study tour. The tour consultant will raise guiding questions and discussion topics, helping participants clarify observation priorities and explore the enterprise with targeted questions during the visit.

10:00-11:00 Visit Sany Heavy Industry Wind Power Factory
First, tour the corporate culture exhibition hall. Learn about the development journey of Sany Heavy Industry since its foundation in 1989, and review key milestones of its transformation from a township enterprise to a global leader in construction machinery.
Afterwards, enter the intelligent heavy equipment workshop. Get a close look at hundred-ton core components including wind turbine hubs, generators and main shafts. See how intelligent turnover machines and automatic bolt-tightening robots achieve ultra-precise assembly with micron-level bolt tightening accuracy.
Participants will also learn the full production workflow of hundred-meter wind blades, including mold forming, laying, grouting and curing, to understand how material mechanics and aerodynamics are applied in blade design and production.

11:00-12:00 Themed Sharing: Digital Transformation Path & Lean Management
The sharing focuses on how digital technologies solve typical pain points in wind power manufacturing, such as assembly precision of oversized parts and full-lifecycle quality traceability. There will be interactive Q&A sessions. The expert will share Sany's proven methodology for enterprise digital transformation. 12:00 End of Visit